Autism and Arrest - with Carol Weinman, Esq., Attorney and Autism Expert

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Today we're excited to premiere Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman's interview with Carol Weinman, Esq. about Autism and Police Encounters. This timely, important conversation reflects on the stories of people like Elijah McClain, and seeks solutions for moments when police and the public interact with autism without the fullest understanding of the spectrum.

Carol Weinman, Esq. is an attorney, an autism expert, a national speaker, a mediator, an author, and a parent of someone who is on the spectrum. She's a former Philadelphia prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, internationally recognized for her unique dual expertise in criminal law and autism. Ms. Weinman consults nationally on cases involving autism, with lawyers, psychologists, educators, and families. She appeared weekly as a legal analyst for a CBS affiliate talk show focusing on autism and the law. Ms. Weinman speaks and connects webinars and trainings, she has published articles on autism and crime, and is currently developing a school curriculum on this topic.

THIS CONTENT IS NOT INTENDED IN ANY WAY TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. The content reflects the views of the speaker and not necessarily the views of the US Autism Association.

The US Autism Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization which boasts a proud network of world-renowned professionals with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related disorders. US Autism Association hosts a compendious world conference in the United States each year, establishes standards for Autism training, and aligns with local community resources to offer support for the entire Autism community. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.usautism.org/ .

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